YEARLY HIGH
0.3266 AUD
YEARLY LOW
0.2760 AUD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2968 AUD

2017 GHS to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GHS to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.3266. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 6, dropping to 0.2760.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0506 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3126 to the December average rate of 0.2898, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.3266 was down 13.47% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.3774, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GHS based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,633 AUD
2016 Average 1,705 AUD
Yearly Trough Low 1,380 AUD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 252.89 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.3176
0.2802
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to AUD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.3045, compared to 0.2891 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0154 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3045
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2891

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0290 AUD (High: 0.3051 / Low: 0.2760). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0049 AUD (High: 0.2888 / Low: 0.2839).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0290
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0049

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0195 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0195

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.3126) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.3662), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0535 (-14.62%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.3126
2016 Avg (January) 0.3662

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3266 0.3032 0.3126
February 0.3020 0.2817 0.2931
March 0.3051 0.2760 0.2898
April 0.3215 0.3023 0.3145
May 0.3229 0.3042 0.3145
June 0.3143 0.2968 0.3026
July 0.3010 0.2840 0.2922
August 0.2888 0.2839 0.2860
September 0.2892 0.2796 0.2833
October 0.2978 0.2880 0.2919
November 0.2968 0.2829 0.2913
December 0.2969 0.2826 0.2898